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Ruin

/ˈɹuː.ɪn/

(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

📖 Definitions of "Ruin"

noun

1
(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
2
The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.
"The monastery has fallen into ruin."
3
Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.
"Gambling has been the ruin of many."
4
A fall or tumble.

verb

1
To cause the fiscal ruin of.
"With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"
2
To destroy or make something no longer usable.
"He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them."
3
To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
"The crooked stockbroker's fraudulent scheme ruined dozens of victims; some investors lost their life savings and even their houses."
4
To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.
"My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation."

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